Development Chemist – Team Leader

Web Recruit Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Burnley is searching for a Development Chemist – Team Leader to support the innovation of water quality instrumentation products. This full-time role involves managing a small team, executing testing procedures, and ensuring product reliability. Candidates should possess a relevant chemistry degree and strong laboratory experience. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, with opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience required.
• Must have an analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• A good chemistry degree or equivalent qualification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and testing of new water quality instrumentation products.
• Advance sensor technologies and ensure reliability and performance.
• Plan and execute testing procedures, evaluate data sets, and present insights.
• Procure materials and manage stock quantities.
• Create risk assessments and follow COSHH regulations.
• Manage two reports and contribute to management discussions.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical mindset

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Good chemistry degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Development Chemist – Team Leader | Burnley, Lancashire

Process Instruments is a double Queen’s award-winning market leader in the manufacture of innovative and high-quality water quality instrumentation. We are looking for a Development Chemist to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis (35 hours per week). This is a junior management role with two reports, which could lead to a more senior management role.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and testing of new water quality instrumentation products, primarily in the laboratory.
• Advance sensor technologies, fine-tune accuracy and functionality to ensure reliability and performance in real-world conditions.
• Plan and execute in-depth testing procedures, evaluate complex data sets, and present evidence-based insights that guide technical improvements and product enhancements.
• Procure materials and record stock quantities.
• Create risk assessments and follow COSHH regulations.
• Manage two reports and contribute to Management Advisory Group discussions.

Requirements

• Laboratory experience.
• An analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• A good chemistry degree or equivalent qualification.

Rewards & Additional Information

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum DOE.
• Opportunity to gain knowledge in a fast-moving industry with ongoing training.
• The role offers a clear path toward management responsibilities in a forward-thinking organisation.
• Equal opportunities employer; committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
• Application note: This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.